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Chapter 140: To be a Couple (1)

“Lian-er, how do you feel? I’m always tired as if I didn’t sleep enough.” Feng Ruo Er asked her daughter-in-law about her pregnancy conditions. 

“I’m fine. I just feel a little ache at my waist. I think it’s because of your journey by horse carriage that made you tired. Jing Zhi told me that these are all common occurrences during the first trimester of pregnancy. You don’t need to worry about anything.” Su Shuilian smiled and comforted her mother-in-law, the one who was even more worried than her when she was first pregnant. 

“Is it true? That’s good then. Sigh… I have always felt helpless ever since I got pregnant in my forties.” 

“What are you talking about! You’re not old at all. Moreover, Jing Zhi advised you already. Although it would be a little hard when you deliver the baby, it’s not something that has never happened before.” Yang Jing Zhi even told her that there were so many pregnant women in their forties in her time. 

“It’s good then.” Listening to her, Feng Ruo Er could finally lift the worries in her heart. “As Jing Zhi is here, I don’t need to worry about that. Moreover, Li agrees to let me stay here until my labor. However, he will send some midwives from the imperial clinic. Otherwise, he would be very worried.” Although she sounded like she was complaining, her smiling face showed her satisfaction and happiness. 

“Oh right, father cares about you a lot, mother.” No matter what, the midwives in a small town couldn’t be compared to the midwives from the imperial clinic in the palace. 

“He just cares about my tummy.” Feng Ruo Er smiled and complained but she was actually so touched because of his confession, which made her tears rain.  puretl.com is the original translator, please do not repost

“It’s also a way to show that he cares a lot about you.” Just like her A Yao. She had rarely heard sweet talks from him, except for the time he was on top of her at night. But he always discreetly and quietly cared about her. He had never neglected this duty. 

“Lady, Madam, Lin Jiang reported that His Highness is in Fan Hua Town. He’s on his way to the main house.” Xin Lan lifted the curtain and reported them. “Wangye? My big brother?” Su Shuilian was surprised, raising her brows. Why did he come here at this time? The Mid-Autumn Festival was just several days ahead. Why didn't he stay in the Prince’s mansion with his parents but come to Fan Hua Town? Moreover, she just asked A Yao to send her letter to the Prince’s mansion through Guangci House yesterday. How could he know she was pregnant that fast?

“Brother?” Xin Lan supported Su Shuilian, slowly walking to the front of the house. They met Liang En Zai, who was rushing in. 

“Hm, it’s been half a year we haven't met and you seem to have gained some weight.” Liang En Zai squinted, watching his sister standing in front of him. 

This statement answered her question. 

“Big Brother!” Su Shuilian threw him a glare but she didn’t know if she should cry or smile. He said that she looked fat as soon as they met. If it happened to any girl, she would frown and not want to talk to him. 

“Cough… I didn’t mean that. Where’s my brother-in-law? Is he home?” Liang En Zai put his fist near his mouth, faking a cough. He immediately changed the topic. 

“He’s in Pine Garden.” Su Shuilian answered him, but she was looking at him with odd eyes. “Brother, are you here to see A Yao?” No wonder why he had rushed like that. He must have something urgent to do. 

“Yes… Well, it’s not.” Liang En Zai felt a little awkward so he turned his face to one side, ordering the servant who was panting behind him. “Why don’t you hurry and prepare a hot tub for me!” He had rushed a three-day journey within one and a half days. He just wanted to take a bath right now. 

“Brother, the hot water and food are all well-prepared. However, we have guests in Bamboo Garden, so can you stay in the Pine Garden?” The Pine Garden was constructed with the best functions and all of the four bedrooms had a private bathroom. Currently, there was one vacant room.

“Alright,” Liang En Zai nodded. He followed the maid to the Pine Garden right next to the main house. “Oh right, father and mother miss you a lot. When you have free time, you should write something to them.” Liang En Zai’s voice reached back to her even when he was walking far away. 

It seemed he didn’t know she was pregnant, which also meant he wasn’t here because of her. So… What was it for? What made him urge his horse and not care about his image to rush here? In her memory, Liang En Zai had never forgotten to care about his appearance. She had never seen him as disheveled as now. She would know the reason soon… Su Shuilian didn’t continue to look at him anymore, raising the corner of her mouth. “Xin Lan, let’s go! I happen to have something to talk to you about.”

The Mid-Autumn Festival was three days ahead. After day sixteen, Xue Li would return to Blood Union with Jian Heng, and Jiang Yue would stay here to protect Feng Ruo Er. That’s why Xue Li asked her to probe Xin Lan. If there were any possibility, he would do his best to facilitate Jian Heng and Xin Lan’s relationship. 

However, Su Shuilian looked at Xin Lan who was walking silently by her. After staying together for a while, she recognized that Xin Lan was a rare good girl. She was mature and handy, and she could understand the others’ intentions without waiting for them to tell her. Moreover, Xin Lan’s interest in the maid job exceeded that of normal people. It seemed… She had considered being a maid her whole life. 

“Xin Lan, you’ve been handling Bai He’s tasks for a while. What do you think about it?” After Xin Lan’s group arrived, Liang-momo had trained them for several days before assigning them to do different tasks.

 puretl.com is the original translator, please do not repost

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